Volunteering

Voluntering is a great way to

• develop many key job skills.

• learn more about careers.

• build a network of contacts.

• All of the above.

A recent report by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) revealed that volunteering

• doesn’t increase your chances of obtaining a job.

• increases your chance of obtaining a job by almost 30 percent.

• is only good for your health.

• is the best way to meet friends.

Being able to add a volunteer experience to your resume will show an employer you

• are a professional.

• will work for free.

• care committed to helping others.

• are willing to work overtime.

The volunteer environment helps you develop and improve

• communication skills.

• problem solving skills.

• teamwork skills.

• All of the above.

Volunteering is very helpful in building

• physical strength.

• self-esteem.

• technical skills.

• None of the above.

When volunteering,

• leadership is discouraged.

• leadership is encouraged.

• there are no opportunities to lead.

• it is best to keep to yourself.

To gain the most out of volunteering, it is wise to find an organization which

• is large and has many volunteers.

• will hire you.

• you are interested in and matches your future career goals.

• All of the above.

You’re donating valuable time, so it’s important to look for opportunities in an organization which will allow you

• not have to work hard.

• to develop soft skills.

• not to get dirty or stressed.

• All of the above.

.____________ If you want to boost your career opportunities, volunteering is recommended.

 

• T

• F

.____________ When asked, major employers have said they don’t care if job candidates had any volunteering experience.

• T

• F